Monday, 21 April 2014

New Food and Travel Blog

Bologna is still dear to my heart but I've launched a new blog about food and travel called silverstreaker. It's for people who like to get off the beaten track. There will be travel tales, visits to food and drink producers, restaurant reviews and recipe. See you at silverstreaker.wordpress.com

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Welcome to Encounters Nepal – A Premier Himalayan Trekking Agency in KathmanduWe feel immense pleasure welcoming you all to the official page of Encounters Nepal (P) Ltd., a premier travel operator based in Kathmandu. Having had decades long experience in Tourism sector and being a government registered trekking company, Encounters Nepal takes pride for being recognized by eight of the reputed national and international organizations. We're currently affiliated with: Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), Sustainable Tourism Network Nepal (STNN), Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP), Porter Progress Nepal (PPN), International Eco-Tourism Society (IETS), and Federation of National Tourism Nepal (FNTN). Moreover, our company is featured in and recommended by much-acclaimed Trip Advisor as well. Based in Kathmandu, we have been successfully operating a number of reliable travel options for various trips to Nepal Himalayas, Bhutan, and Tibet. Since the inception, we have been largely providing our clients with opportunities for Sightseeing Tours, Cultural and Pilgrimage Tours, Trekking and Mountaineering, and all other sort of outdoor adventure trips inside and out of Nepal. Decade-long experience in Tourism industry has taught us a lot to excel up to be one of the most trusted travel operators of Nepal. The primary reasons behind this trust and success are the way we serve our clients and the way we've been organizing every sort of trips. The safety, security, and satisfaction of our clients have always been of paramount importance to us, and we're never gonna compromise on this. We keep receiving huge appreciation from our valued clients from around the world, which we think, is our guiding light to make best out of your future trips. If you are planning your next holiday in Nepal, let us know, we will help you plan and organize your life-defining trip to Nepal. We are much-appreciated for our excellent trips like Trekking in Nepal, Peak Climbing in Nepal, and Mountaineering in Nepal. To name few of the premier trips, we'll never miss out mentioning Everest Base Camp Trekking (and every possible treks in Everest Region), Annapurna Base Camp Trekking (and all other trips in Annapurna Region), Langtang Valley Trekking, Upper Mustang Trekking, Manaslu Circuit Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Jomsom Muktinath Trekking, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking, Upper Dolpo Trekking, Tsum Valley Trekking, Island Peak Climbing, and Mera Peak Climbing among many others. Well, how can we not mention Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan Tours, Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in Tibet Trips? -----------------------------Contact AddressEncounters Nepal.com (P.) Ltd.info@encountersnepal.comTel No.: 977-01-4411142Cell: +977-9851090105GPO Box: 21952,Thamel Marg Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepalwww.encountersnepal.com

Dear valuable guest, You are grand Welcome to Nepal Base Camp Treks. A Premier Himalayan Local Trekking and tour Agency in Kathmandu Our teams cordially feel immense pleasure to welcoming you all the official page of Nepal Base Camp Treks (P) Ltd, a premier local travel and trekking operator based in Kathmandu. After long experience in Tourism Sector and being a government registered trekking company, Nepal Base Camp Treks takes pride for being recognized by national and international organizations, currently affiliated TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal), NTB (Nepal Tourism Board), NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), PPN (porters progress Nepal ), FNTN (Federation of National Tourism Nepal ), Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and IETS (International Eco-Tourism Society ),. Moreover, our company is featured in and highly recommended by much-acclaimed Trip Advisor as well. Based in Kathmandu, we have been successfully operating a number of reliable travel options for various trips to all Nepal Himalayas as, Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Chola Pass TrekGokyo lake Valley Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Helambu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, and neighboring countries Tibet and Bhutan. Since the inception, we have been largely providing our valuable clients with opportunities for Sightseeing Tours, City tours, Mix Cultural Trekking Tours, Cultural Tours, Pilgrimage Tours, Tea House Trekking, Camping Trek in High Himalayas and Mountaineering, and all other sort of outdoor adventure trips inside of Nepal Himalaya. Decade 16 year’s long experienced in Tourism industry has taught us a lot to excel up to be one of the your most trusted trekking and travel operators of Kathmandu Nepal. The primary reasons behind this trust and success are the way we serve our clients and the way we've been organizing every sort of trips. The safety, security, and satisfaction of our clients have always been of paramount importance to us, and we're never saying in words only we do in practical way. Our teams keep receiving huge appreciation from our valued clients from all around the world, which we think, is our guiding light to make best out of your future trips. Humbly if you are planning your next holiday in Nepal Himalaya, let us know, we would like to help your plan and organize your life-defining trip under your feet and memorable being a government registered trekking company, Nepal Base Camp Treks takes pride for trekking in nepal, and goverment resgister trekking company in nepal being recognized.Nepal Base Camp Treks (Pvt. Ltd.)Post Box: 8170 Thamel, Kathmandu, NepalMobile: +977-9851111874Email: sappagomso@hotmail.cominfo@nepalbasecamptreks.comURL:- www.nepalbasecamptreks.com

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Trekking in Nepal is still the most favorite adventure holiday activity in the country. The two classic trekking routes either to Everest base camp or the Annapurna circuit are not easy and the challenge you'll face on either route will have a lasting effect. The Manaslu route trek around the world's eighth largest mountain is more remote but no less beautiful passing through stunning bamboo forests, villages filled with prayer flags and culminating with spectacular views from Larkya La. Mustang is an easier cultural trek, suitable for those with good general fitness but not necessarily any previous trekking experience. The language, culture and tradition of the Mustang region are still mostly Tibetan making this one of the most culturally interesting treks. There are shorter treks up the Langtang Valley and Helambu which are still hard work but also deeply rewarding. They generally begin in Kathmandu, leading through large grazing areas covered in flowers, dotted with stone huts used for butter making, Sherpa, Tamang villages and the homes of yak herders, right up to the Tibetan border.

Trekking in Nepal…Family Adventure styleThe towering Himalayas are, to many travellers’ minds, the chief reason for visiting Nepal. The country tumbles steeply down from the 800km stretch of the Himalayan battlements that forms its northern border, and can claim no fewer than eight of the world’s ten highest peaks – including, of course, Everest, the highest of them all. The mountains are more than just physically astonishing, however. The cultures of highland-dwelling Nepalese peoples are rich and fascinating, and the relaxed, companionable spirit of trekking life is an attraction in itself. The Himalayas have long exerted a powerful spiritual pull, too. In Hindu mythology, the mountains are where gods go to contemplate, while the Sherpas and other mountain peoples hold certain peaks to be the very embodiment of deities.Most visitors to mountain areas stick to a few well-established trekking routes. They have good reasons for doing so: the classic trails of the Everest region with its famous trails like Everest Base camp trek and the 3 high passes are both mind blowing ventures and highly popular in the world. And Annapurna regions are so popular because they offer close-up views of the very highest peaks; this includes Annapurna 1 & 2, fishtail peak and Ganesh Himal trek. Famous treks like the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base camp trek & the Annapurna Circuit trek are some of the most famous on earth. Dramatic scenery and fascinating local cultures are most known in this area. Lodges on the main trails – some as sophisticated as ski chalets, these days – make it possible to go without carrying a lot of gear or learning Nepali, and without spending too much money, either. While trekking, you’ll likely eat and sleep for $20–30 a day. For those who put a high priority on getting away from it all, there are plenty of less-developed routes, of course, and simply going out of season or taking a side-route off the main trail makes a huge difference.The Helambu and Langtang regions are less striking but conveniently close to Kathmandu, attracting a little fewer than ten percent of trekkers. The Langtang valley trek & the Ganja-La pass are known trails in this area. This leaves vast areas of eastern and far western Nepal relatively untrodden by visitors. To hike in these areas you’ll need either to get set for camping and carry your own supplies, and live like a local, or pay to join an organized trek with tents and accept the compromises that go along with that. With a good operator, you can anywhere in the wild. A Great Himalayan Trail now runs the length of highland Nepal – though it will be for some time, if ever, before such a route will be serviced by lodges.Treks in remote far eastern and far western Nepal are mostly restricted to two kinds of globe trotters, both adventurous in their own way. The majority come on organized camping treks with agencies – in fact, this is obligatory for those areas that require a permit. The minority are independent trekkers prepared either to carry tents and food or negotiate with porters, or to seek food and lodging in local homes and basic lodges. Some great camping outdoors include the Manaslu circuit Trek, Upper Mustang trek the Dhaulagiri circuit, Rara lake trek and the great Kangchenjunga trek, both north and south.

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Bologna and Bolognese food - raising the profile

Taste for Bologna has been named blog of the month by BBC food magazine, Olive. They say it's a 'useful source of top local knowledge for anyone travelling to the Bologna region...Lovely recipes too'.

This blog was also chosen by the Guardian as one of the best city travel blogs. They described it as A great foodie blog by two people who love eating: where to eat fabulous food when you are there and how to cook the food when you get home. And all with luscious photos.

Taste Italia has just published our quick guide to eating, drinking, shopping and sleeping in Bologna. And we regularly feature in the new on-line food and drink magazine, The Foodie Bugle.

Bologna's popularity as a destination has risen sharply recently. Now it has been voted one of the top 10 European food cities by tens of thousands of travellers who use Trip Advisor every week for advice on where to go and what to eat. Not surprising really; everybody who goes to Bologna comes away an enthusiast for the sophisticated charms of Italy's most food-mad city. As Claudia Roden says, 'The people of Emilia-Romagna eat more, care more and talk more about food than anyone else in Italy'.

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Spaghetti bolognese? Or is it tagliatelle al ragu?

This blog is a foodie tour of Bologna with recipes gleaned from my favourite restaurants and home cooks. For serious fans of Italian food and cookery, the city has two great attractions. It has Italy's best regional cuisine - in the view of most Italians (in their more dispassionate moments) - and it has the most enthusastic eating culture. It also has a glorious cityscape, with miles of orange-red coloured porticos and an unspoilt historic centre, a perfect backdrop to good food. People outside Italy vaguely recognise the appeal of Bologna - they relish spag bol, lasagne, parmesan and balsamic - but it rarely figures in their travel plans.

As Elizabeth David wrote in Italian Food, ' Everyone has heard of the mortadella sausage of Bologna, but how many hurrying motorists drive past the rose and ochre coloured arcades of Bologna quite unaware that behind modest doorways are some of the best restaurants in Italy'.

Fine, nobody wants Bologna to be swamped with tourists like Florence and Rome, pushing up prices and diluting quality.

Now, if you don't want to or can't go to Bologna, you can enjoy cucina bolognese at home with my blog - almost, for what you'll miss is the buzz of a city where they live to eat.

About Me

Marcello, my room mate in Liverpool, introduced me to Bologna, his home town. When he went back to Italy he set up a restaurant with three partners. Through him I learnt about Bologna and the place that food and eating plays in the life of the people. And, having eaten so well in his restaurant - La Locanda del Castello at Sasso Marconi, http://www.locandacastello.it/ - I decided that it would be good to share the experience with a wider audience of visitors for whom Italy means Tuscany or Rome or Sicily but rarely Bologna. My partner, Liz Cousins, agreed and proposed writing a book together, illustrated with her photos. So that's what we are doing, and this site gives you a taste of the book as it develops over the next year or so. So if Italian food and cooking is your thing, stay in touch. You will be the first to hear about pre-publication deals.